CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES

1 c Soft butter (real butter-only)
2 tb Vanilla
3 c Flour
2/3 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1/2 ts Salt
 
Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar. Gradually stir in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time,
beating after each addition. Blend in flour and salt. Mix well. Wrap dough and chill for at least 2 hours. Lightly flour a pastry cloth and rolling pin. Roll dough to about 1/8" thickness. Cut into desired shape. Place 1" apart on cookie sheets. Bake at 350'F. for 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool, frost and decorate. Makes 5 dozen.